Governments wise to take corporate approach

Midland Mirror

PENETANGUISHENE – Re: “Penetanguishene council appears desperate,” Letters, Dec. 13.
The comment that council now functions like a private corporation should be applauded. If more governments were administered as private corporations, we would not have the fiscal mess that many towns and governments elsewhere see.
Charging a user fee makes complete sense to me. I was on the 407 the other day, paying a user fee, and it was a wonderful experience.
Having a town council that operates like a private corporation may provide the identity this town needs and, in the process, attract companies and people to invest.
Property taxes are a real problem, as they inhibit growth and investment. I have residential property in Mississauga. The property tax I pay there is about half what I pay here, with a similar assessed value. To provide a similar service, but at twice the cost, does not make sense to people.
By stopping this trend, I really do think Penetang will grow and benefit.